TB19 Universal Driver Software Tool - Isco

Universal Driver Software Tool
For Teledyne Isco D-Series Syringe Pumps
Syringe Pump Technical Bulletin
TB19
Overview
The Universal Driver from Teledyne Isco is a
serial software driver that can translate commands
for a variety of compilers. When you are creating
programs for D Series syringe pumps, the driver
converts serial commands to DASNET
communications protocol, sends them to the serial
port, and waits for a serial response.
ClosePort terminates the connection to the
instrument.
3. RemotePump.exe is an example of a simple program
for controlling a syringe pump, created
with an early version of a C compiler.
Note
Basic LabView operation is described in detail in TB06
Basic Operation of LabView Toolkit.
Where to Find the Driver
A copy of the driver can be found on the CD
included in the back of your D-Series pump user
manual. It can also be downloaded from:
http://www.isco.com/products/
appnotes.aspPL=105.
Open the Software Utilities folder and select
Universal D-Series Pump driver to download the
utility to a zip folder. Extract the sub folder named
"Remote Pump."
Associated Files
This folder contains the following three files:
Figure 1: Example program RemotePump.exe
Serial Commands
A table of the serial commands recognized by
Teledyne Isco syringe pumps is provided on the
following pages.
1. Dasnet.dll allows your serial commands to be
entered into the compiler following DASNET protocol.
Consult your compiler’s documentation or
manufacturer for specific information about utilizing
the driver.
2. Dasnet Functions.txt provides the functions
required for calling the driver.
SendCommand is used prior to all serial commands,
and contains the following instructions:
❍ char *command
opens the port and sends null terminated string
❍ int pID
refers to pump ID
❍ int port
refers to the COM port: 0 for port 1,
1 for port 2, etc.
❍ int rate
refers to baud rate
❍ int time_limit
= time out interval for port opening
❍ char *reply
= reply buffer (reply [190] for longest response
string)

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Serial Commands
Table 1 is a list of the serial commands
recognized by the pump. These commands are the
message part of the DASNET protocol. The operand
always follows the equals sign. Before any command
that changes the operation of the pump can be
accepted, the REMOTE command (listed in this
table) must be sent once.
When setting a value, the command will always
be followed by the equal (=) sign.
Table 1: Serial Commands
Command
%B=#
ALOG1
ALOG2
ALOG3
ALOG4
ALOG5
CLEAR
CONTIN CONST FLOW
CONTIN CONST PRESS
CONST FLOW
CONST FLOWB
CONST FLOWC
CONST PRESS
CONST PRESSB
CONST PRESSC
DIGITAL
DIGITAL = xxxxxxxx
1 8
Description
Enter # for percentage of modifier.
Status of the analog voltage input on pin 21, P114. See
NOTE 1.
Status of the analog voltage input on pin 15, P107 auxiliary
DB25 connector and on analog input 3 of the
accessory connector. See NOTE 1.
Status of the analog voltage input on analog input 2 of
the accessory connector.
See NOTE 1.
Status of the analog voltage on analog input 1 of the
accessory connector.
See NOTE 1.
Status of the analog voltage input on pin 2, P107 auxiliary
DB25 connector.
See NOTE 1.
Stops all motors, sets flow rate and pressure setpoints
to zero.
Puts pump in continuous flow under constant flow
mode.
Puts pump in continuous flow under constant pressure
mode.
Put pump in constant flow mode.
Put pump in constant pressure mode.
Returns the status (High or Low) of the digital outputs.
Format is digital = xxxxxxxx, where “x” is either “H” or
“L”. The status order returned corresponds with the
outputs 1—8.
Sets the digital output either High or Low, where “x” is
either “H” or “L”. The order corresponds with the outputs
1—8.
Table 1: Serial Commands (Continued)
Command
DIG CONTROL
DIG CONTROL =
xxxxxxxx
1 8
FLOW
FLOWA
FLOWB
FLOWC
FLOW=#
FLOWB=#
FLOWC=#
G
G&
IDENTIFY
INDEPENDENT
IPUMPA=1, IPUMPA=0
IPUMPB=1, IPUMPB=0
IPUMPC=1, IPUMPC=0
Description
Returns the status of the digital output control bits as
either REMOTE (R) or INTERNAL (I). The return message
format is DIG CONTROL=xxxxxx, where “x” is
either “R” or “I”. “R” indicates the corresponding bit is
controlled remotely; and “I” indicates the corresponding
bit is controlled internally by pump software. The
status order returned corresponds with the
outputs 1—8.
Sets the digital output control bits to either internal or
remote, where “x” is either “R” for REMOTE or “I” for
INTERNAL CONTROL. “R” indicates the corresponding
bit will be controlled remotely (through the serial port).
“I” indicates the corresponding bit will be controlled
internally by pump software. The order corresponds
with the outputs 1—8.
Returns the delivering pump’s flow rate in continuous
pumping mode and modifier addition mode. In INDE-
PENDENT mode it returns the pump A flow rate.
Returns the actual flow rate of the pump.
Returns the actual flow rate of the pump Enter # for a
flow rate setpoint (constant flow mode). Format is
XXX.XXXXXXX ml/min. Only 5 figures are significant.
Leading and trailing zeros are not required.
Gets pump information. “G” returns a text string that
contains current pressure, analog input, and digital
input information. “G&” is the Get All command. This
returns the same information as “G,” plus flow rates,
units, operation status, and more. Refer to Section 6 of
your manual for a complete description of this serial
command.
Pump responds “SERIES=1240-0___, MODEL ____D
PUMP; REV__.” For each pump, REV__ is the internal
pump program software revision. (For example, if the
controller was attached to two 100DMs, the message
would read “SERIES=1240-024, MODEL 100DM PUMP;
SERIES=1240-024, MODEL 100DM; REV__.”) The series
number is the original catalog number for the pump
type. It may not match the production series number on
the pump serial label.
SERIES=1240-024, MODEL 100DM PUMP
SERIES=1240-027, MODEL 100DX PUMP
SERIES=1240-021, MODEL 260D PUMP
SERIES=1240-025, MODEL 500D PUMP
SERIES=1240-052, MODEL 1000D PUMP
SERIES=1240-063, MODEL 65D PUMP
Put pumps in Independent mode.
Turns the pressure integral control On and Off for the
pump indicated.
1 = ON
0 = OFF

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Table 1: Serial Commands (Continued)
Table 1: Serial Commands (Continued)
Command
Description
Command
Description
LGGO
LGSL,F:xx
LGDL,F:xx,S:xx
LGUL,F:xx,S:xx
LIMITS
LIMITSB
LIMITSC
LOCAL
MAXFLOWA=#
MAXFLOWB=#
MAXFLOWC=#
MAXFLOWA
MAXFLOWB
MAXFLOWC
MAXPRESSA=#
MAXPRESSB=#
MAXPRESSC=#
MAXPRESSA
MAXPRESSB
MAXPRESSC
MFLOWA=#
MFLOWB=#
MFLOWC=#
MFLOWA
MFLOWB
MFLOWC
MINFLOWA=#
MINFLOWB=#
MINFLOWC=#
MINFLOWA
MINFLOWB
MINFLOWC
MINPRESSA=#
MINPRESSB=#
MINPRESSC=#
Start Gradient Command. This starts a gradient program
(same as the “RUN” key). This command will
check to see if there is a gradient running and respond
with “RUNNING” if there is.
Select Gradient File Command. This selects a gradient
file to be run. This command will reset the controller to
the saved file gradient type. If the selected gradient file
does not exist, the controller will respond with “PROB-
LEM=INVALID OPERAND.”
Gradient Step Download command. This downloads a
step from the pump to the PC. This command will
respond with “PROBLEM=INVALID OPERAND” if the
file or step does not exist. The controller will respond
with step information if the command is valid. Refer to
your manual for complete information on Gradient step
download commands.
Gradient Step Upload command. This transfers a step
from the PC to the controller. Refer to your manual for
complete information on Gradient step download commands.
Returns the pressure and flow rate limits.
Returns the instrument to local control. Front panel
control is enabled and all motors are stopped (if control
was previously remote).
Enter # to designate the maximum flow rate setpoint.
Returns the maximum flow rate setpoint.
Enter # to designate the maximum pressure setpoint.
Returns the maximum pressure setpoint.
Enter # to designate the maximum flow limit in constant
pressure mode.
Returns the maximum flow limit setpoint.
Enter # to designate the minimum flow rate setpoint.
Returns the minimum flow rate setpoint.
Returns the minimum flow rate setpoint.
MINPRESSA
MINPRESSB
MINPRESSC
MODIFIER
PRESS=#
PRESSB=#
PRESSC=#
PRESS
PRESSA
PRESSB
PRESSC
PRESSCNTRLDIFF1
PRESSCNTRLDIFF1=XX
XXX
PRESSCNTRLDIFF2
PRESSCNTRLDIFF3
PRESSCNTRLNORM
PRESSDIFF=XXXXX
PRESSDIFF
RANGEA
RANGEB
RANGEC
RAPIDA
RAPIDB
RAPIDC
REFILL
REFILLB
REFILLC
REFILL=#
REFILLB=#
REFILLC=#
REMOTE
RLIMITA
RLIMITB
RLIMITC
RSVP
RSVPB
RSVPC
RUN
RUNB
RUNC
Returns the minimum pressure setpoint.
Put pumps in modifier addition mode.
Enter # to designate pressure setpoint (constant pressure
mode).
Returns the delivering pump pressure in continuous
pumping mode and modifier addition mode. In INDE-
PENDENT mode it returns the pump A pressure.
Returns the actual pressure of the pump.
Sets the pressure control input to Analog input 1, with a
pressure range of 50 psi.
Sets the pressure control input to Analog input 1 and
sets the pressure range. The range is 1 to 5000. the
units are psi, with a value of 5000 representing 5000 psi
at 5 volts.
Sets the pressure control input to Analog input 2, with a
pressure range of 500 psi at 5 volts.
Sets the pressure control input to Analog input 2, with a
pressure range of 5000 psi at 5 volts.
Sets the pressure control input to the standard input.
Differential pressure setpoint. (PSI*10) 0 to 50,000 maximum
(0 to 5000 psi)
Reads the differential pressure value. (PSI*10) The
transducer can also be read via the “ANGLx” serial
commands.
Provides scaling information for the system parameters.
See your manual for more information about this
serial command.
Activates the automatic rapid pressurization cycle
(constant flow mode only).
Move cylinder to bottom at preset refill rate.
Enter # to designate refill rate.
Disables controller front panel control and enables all
serial commands. Stops all motors (if control was previously
local).
Returns the refill flow rate limit.
Pump responds with “READY” message.
Same as front panel. Initiates pumping.

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Table 1: Serial Commands (Continued)
Command
SETFLOWA
SETFLOWB
SETFLOWC
SETPRESSA
SETPRESSB
SETPRESSC
STATUSA
STATUSB
STATUSC
STOP
STOPB
STOPC
UNITSA=
VOLA
VOLB
VOLC
VOLTOT
VOL RESET
ZEROA
ZEROB
ZEROC
ZERODIFF1
ZERODIFF2
ZERODIFF3
Description
Returns the flow rate setpoint.
Returns the pressure setpoint.
Returns with status of pump. May be any combination
of responses listed below.
STATUS=STOPPROBLEM=OVER PRESSURE
RUNUNDER PRESSURE
REFILLCYLINDER FULL
HOLDCYLINDER EMPTY
EQUIL.MOTOR FAILURE
LOCAL
REMOTE
EXTERNAL
Same as front panel, except that pump remains under
remote serial control.
Enter the desired flow or pressure units after the equal
sign. Acceptable values are: ATM, BAR, KPA, PSI, ML/
MIN, ML/HR, UL/MIN, UL/HR. (Sets all pumps.)
Return the volume remaining in cylinder in ml. Format is
“XXX.XXXX” ml.
Returns the total volume delivered when using continuous
flow or modifier.
Will reset the volume total to zero.
“Zeros” the pressure sensor offset for analog input 1.
“Zeros” the pressure sensor offset for the respective
analog input.
NOTE 1: The analog input range is -1.5 to 11.6 volts. There is NO conversion of the
returned number. The number returned (0 to 65535 decimal) will have an offset of
7500 added to the number (7500 = 0 volts) and a scale of 5000 for every 1 volt, for
example:
number 7500
= volts
5000
(32500 7500)
5000
= 5 volts
NOTE 2: The only pump B commands accepted in continuous pumping mode or
modifier addition mode are: %B, FLOWB, LIMITSB, PRESSB, REFILLB, REFILLB=,
STATUSB, VOLB.
%B=#
Enter # for percentage of modifier.
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